It needed borders and I wanted to do something a little fancier than the original pattern. And here it stalled out.

This is probably where it would be without Judy's UFO challenge. But this month she pulled its number, so I sat down and started cutting and sewing.

I knew I wanted a pieced border and, considering the limitations on piece size, I opted for flying geese over applique. But then should the geese go all the way around, or just part way?

(Emma is helping decide...or something...)

Though I was leaning towards part-way, I let bloggy friends help. Part way won and I'm glad. I made enough geese to go all the way around, so now I'll have something interesting to put on the back...if I ever finish it past a top...

So here it is...I guess you'd call that sideways since the longer side is hanging from the clothesline, but otherwise it dragged on the ground...

Finished.

Well, a top finished, and that's all I required of myself for the UFO challenge.

After my last post, I went out and took this photo, along with quite a few others of tops I've been working on and have only shown pieces of. I'll save those for another post in a few days.

I could swear I've already left a comment here, but for some reason it isn't showing up (so sorry if I duplicate) Your border is perfect for the quilt and it is such a neat design--love that over & under. Hope you get it done soon so you can enjoy it--it will be lovely finished!